Local records show December marriage license in Jones County
Jones County Clerk W Leigh Pearson issued a license on Monday to Marion Tallman and Blanche Storry of Anamosa. Several new car registrations appear for Jones County residents including Harold A Healy and Gerald J Weers. Rotary Club heard Dr Robert Savage discuss a Monticello youth group of ten Eager Beavers. Births reported from John McDonald Hospital include two Monticello and Cascade infants and a San Jose baby son Gary Lee. Santa letters from area children describe Christmas wishes and gratitude.
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Jones County
W. Leigh Pearson
Marion Tallman
Blanche Storry
Anamosa
Harold A. Healy
Dodge
Gerald J. Weers
Scotch Grove
Chevrolet
John Hacke
Bernard
Monticello
Rotary Club
Robert Savage
John McDonald Hospital
Dwight Greenwood
Ronald Draboff
Cascade
San Jose
Calif
Albert Heiken
Gary Lee
San Jose Hospital
Lou Heiken
Wyoming
Ivan Benedict
Eleanor Wilcox
Judy Schoon
Marilyn Nelson
Jackie Nickel
Lyda Lehman
Sunny Singers
Les Linn
John Shover
Beverly Brendes
Janice Lampe
Linn
Carol Behn
Tamara
Eden
Karen Kidwell
Elaine Bleadorn
Phyllis Egger
Donna Prult
Rose Rathbun
Jack Ross
Richard’ Schmidt
Dick Wilson
Jim Helgens
Joyce Leggett
Miss Lampe
David Eilers
Judith Behrends
Sharyl Eden
Glen Tobiason
Harold White
Ken Lang
Maynard Lang
Max Wismeier
Monticello Area Recovers From Blizzard Blizzard Snow Measured 6 to 14 Inches
A heavy wet blizzard left 6 to 8 inches in Monticello and 12 to 14 inches in Maquoketa with roads extremely slippery for days. Snow removal efforts included a tractor driven snow blower now used to clear business streets faster, reducing packing and easing bus service.
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Monticello
Maquoketa
Alfred Egger
Egger
Monticello Stores Set Evening Hours For Holidays
Monticello business places will stay open evenings starting Wednesday December 16 according to the Christmas program committee. The group agreed the Wednesday schedule best suits shoppers and stores will close at the regular evening hour on Thursday December 24.
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Monticello
Adams Truck Hit By Train In Monticello Crossing Collision
Lawrence Covington driver of Gene Adams stock truck from Monticello was uninjured after his empty truck was struck by a northbound Chicago Milwaukee train on Seventh street. The truck was caught on the rear corner and flipped, causing minor damage to the rack. The 8:20 a.m. Friday crash left Covington unharmed.
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Lawrence Covington
Gene Adams
Monticello
Covington
Seventh Street
Mixed Doubles Tourney Opens December 21 at Monticello Bowl
The Mixed Doubles Tournament begins December 21 at the Bowlmor Alleys in Monticello with prizes for the top four finishers. Ed Scherrer says this year’s event is open to all league bowlers. Also, Mr and Mrs George Schafer celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary with 17 relatives and friends attending.
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Monticello
Ed Scherrer
Bowlmor
George Schafer
Public School Sets Christmas Vacation Dates
Christmas vacation at Monti Cello Public School runs from December 23 to January 3. Superintendent Boyd Shannon says classes resume Monday January 4.
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Monticello Public School
Boyd Shannon
Response Better On Seal Sale Says Chairman
Monticello Christmas Seal Sale sees enthusiasm wane but remains hopeful as chairman Mrs. Robert Savage notes 507.70 collected from about 500 residents. Reminder cards go out this week. funds support Jones County Tuberculosis and Health Association programs and broader state and national efforts.
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Monticello
Robert Savage
Jones County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Sacred Heart Oxford Junction Basketball Postponed to December 23
The Sacred Heart Oxford Junction basketball games postponed from last Wednesday will now be played on Wednesday December 23. Refreshed schedule updates place the teams at the same venue with kickoff time to be announced.
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Sacred Heart
Oxford Junction
Wise Young Girl Pulls Switch Over Letter to Santa
A six year old girl in distress lacked a stamp for a letter to Santa. Monticello Postmaster Dr M F Hogan lent a nickel to the child, who pocketed it and left after dropping the letter.
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Santa Claus
Monticello
M. F. Hogan
Marilyn Miller Named Honorary Cadet Colonel Finalist
Monticello girl Marilyn Miller, senior daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Miller, is among ten finalists for Honorary Cadet Colonel at the State University of Iowa Military Ball set for February 19. The nominees, from seven SUI sororities and two dorms, were announced at a Memorial Union ROTC smoker.
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Monticello
State University of Iowa
SUI
Currier Hall
Marilyn Miller
Roy Miller
Memorial Union
Marcia Gordon
Council Bluffs
Sigma Delta Tau
Jane Blake
Cedar Rapids
Pi Beta Phi
Terry Ethel Jackley
Des Moines
Donna Lee Johnston
Riceville
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Sonya Goering
Walcott
Kappa Alpha Theta
Joan Bresnahan
Iowa City
Delta Gamma
Adele Cockshoot
Atlantic
Gamma Phi Beta
Fisie Jerdee
Clermont
Westlawn
Janet Florence Sywassink
Muscatine Senior
Delta Delta Delta
John Webber’s Sixth Son Enlists for Army Service
The sixth Webber son, Pvt. John L. Webber RA17391548 Co. B E O N Bn 6th Armored Div, arrived at Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri for training. He left two weeks ago as the sixth Webber brother to enter service. four brothers are home with one more expected to be discharged by Christmas. Dr Millington Carpenter of Iowa City visited H M Carpenter over the weekend.
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Sacred Heart
Barbara Muller
Christ
Gabriel
Mary
Blessed Virgin
Roseanne Kurt Angel Gabriel
Jo Anne Hogan
Elizabeth
Alice Goodken
Angels
Beverly Parker
Helen Thomas
Judith Harbaugh
Mary Kay Grote
Marilyn Holmes
Karen Messersmith
Helen Schnier
Mary Joe Hunter
Madonna Lewis
Audrey Huggins
Jenean Feldman
Jean Kintzle
Louise Locher
Lois Morrissey
Agnes Oaken
Eleanor Chapman
Sandra Gilmore
Jeryl Castonguay
Cynthia Norlin
St. Joseph
Thomas Cashman Shepherds
Robert Strain
Larry Webber
John Kuriger
Robert Eilers
John Kremer
LaVerne Schaeffer
Judith Rauch
Joyce Manternach
Jo Ann Lewis
William Covington
Joseph Smith
Judy Rink
Daniel Manternach
Lyle Ridenour
Joyce Harms
Kenneth Harms
Ralph Muller
Bertine Loop
Nations
Norway
Jean Dunn
Spain
Jerry Ridenour
Russia
Joseph Simmons
Canada
Robert Duschner
Greece
Margaret Starks
Italy
Adrian Turnis
China
Gerald Merfeld
Switzerland
Loren Eilers
Mexico
Carole Heeren
Clarence Turnis
William Howie
Thomas George
JoAnne Hogan
Lloyd Welter
Alice Goedken
Roseanne Kurt
John Webber
John L. Webber
B. E.O.N. Bn
6Th Armored Div
Ft. Leonard Wood
Webber
Original PTA Christmas program draws 200 students
More than 200 grade and high school students will participate in the PTA Christmas program at the public school auditorium this Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Ava Schnittjer wrote the script for the evening, with Virginia Caslavka directing.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Ava Schnittjer
Virginia Caslavka
Gun Club Plans A Poultry Shoots
Monticello Gun Club outlines Christmas season events with four trap shoots and dressed poultry shoots. Dressed poultry afternoon shoot on Sunday December 20 at 1 pm with evening sessions at 7 pm on December 15 22 and 29. Lunch and entertainment to follow.
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Sam C. Rhatigan
Monticello Gun Club
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